Lennox Head local, Ruth Einfeld, is seeking sponsorship for the upcoming Children’s Variety Club fundraiser, the Variety Bash. The fundraiser is celebrating its 50th year, she says, and was the brainchild of Dick Smith.
She says, ‘When the Bash comes to these little remote outback schools, it not only brings smiles to the kids and locals, but the money raised goes to resources and programs, plus provides opportunities to participate in training and/or education in the city’.
‘It has always been a dream of mine to do the Variety Club Bash. It’s not just the fun (okay, that helps), but it’s a fantastic cause that helps an area of Australia where they don’t see a lot of money or a lot of people. So earlier this year, I bought a 1966 Ford Falcon XP from the Central Coast which had completed 30 bashes, so now it’s my turn to give it a bash.
‘To be eligible to participate in the Variety Bash, our team is required to raise a minimum of $8,500 on behalf of Variety – the children’s charity. Meals, accommodation, fuel and other personal items required during the Variety Bash are fully funded by us, and not by any money that we fundraise’.
To help get Ruth’s team on the road, visit www.varietybashqld.com.au/ruthieeinfeld.
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